Feeling a burst of warmth at her words, he brushed some of her hair to the side as he spooned her and kissed her neck. He felt her shiver and kissed her neck again, waiting for her reaction.

"Bran...no, honey."

"It's just us in our own little special world away from the world...Ann. When the snow melts, we go back to our lives. Until then, we deserve this."

"Just kissing, honey. That's it, okay?"

"Um, I've never kissed anyone. You'll help me?"

Ann felt a swell of affection for Brandon as she rolled over to face him. His hand was still under her top, resting just above her hip. She...